Cameron Reddish and the McDonald's All American game

[1156jack]

Incredible talents like RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson naturally draw loads of attention and can even precipitate an overshadowing of others of excellent abilities. Take Cameron Reddish for example. Due to an injury he didn't play in Canada, so the evidence of his potential is confined to his high school carreer, especially the McDonald's High School All America game.

Reddish may not turn out to be one of Duke's "go to" scorers, though the jury is still out. However, the stat sheet from the McDonalds game is intriguing:

Top Scorers
• Nassir Little 28
• Jordan Brown 26
• RJ Barrett 26

Leaders in Assists
• Darius Garland 11
• Cameron Reddish 9

Leaders in Steals
• Cameron Reddish 5
• Zion Williamson 3

These numbers generate a few observations, though of course, Zion was injured:
• If he can generate both steals and assists, Cameron Reddish may be the ideal number 2 guard on a Duke team loaded with talent.
• Nassir Little and RJ Barrett are beasts.

Based in what you know so far will Cameron Reddish emerge as a star in his own right?

 

[ExitFlagger]

Yep. Duke is worrisome. Depth is overrated.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Based in what you know so far will Cameron Reddish emerge as a star in his own right?

Probably held back by "johnny come lately" type fan base.

 

[KYtotheCore]

"Anything's possible" ~ Former 4* SGA UK Wildcat/ Current L.A. Clipper

 

[coryfly]

I mean, Duke is going to be good. They always are.

 

[tw3301]

He should sit out to avoid injury and negative effects to his draft stock imo.

 

[uncfan in ky]

"Anything's possible" ~ Former 4* SGA UK Wildcat/ Current L.A. Clipper

Is he the 1st 4* player to make it to the NBA?

 

[Danger 35 Zone]

McDonald's Game means absolutely nothing when projecting a player's college career or future pro success. It's a glorified pickup game and dunk contest.

With that said, Cam Reddish is my personal favorite of the big 3 Freshmen.

 

[KYtotheCore]

Is he the 1st 4* player to make it to the NBA?

Not sure. But he worked his way in ranked lower than Reddish, so there should be less doubt about Reddish's future if SGA can do it. I think he serves as a good indicator through any concern. Hell, he wasn't even the starting guard for a while, so, yeah . . . I'd say Reddish stands a decent chance of being a star.

But ultimately, that's up to Reddish alone.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Not sure. But he got in ranked lower than Reddish, so there should be less doubt about Reddish's future if SGA can do it.

What a great point. If lowely 4*s coached by Calipari can make it, Everyone should make it !!!!!

 

[tw3301]

Is he the 1st 4* player to make it to the NBA?

probably one of the few to be one and done.

 

[uncfan in ky]

What a great point. If lowely 4*s coached by Calipari can make it, Everyone should make it !!!!!

I’d be more impressed if he was a 4* 6th man that went one & done.

 

[uncfan in ky]

Not sure. But he worked his way in ranked lower than Reddish, so there should be less doubt about Reddish's future if SGA can do it. I think he serves as a good indicator through any concern. Hell, he wasn't even the starting guard for a while, so, yeah . . . I'd say Reddish stands a decent chance of being a star.

But ultimately, that's up to Reddish alone.

Just think how impressive it would’ve been if he didn’t move to a starting role & still got drafted as a 4* after just one year.

 

[dukedevilz]

Zhaire Smith was a OAD, and he was a 3-star prospect.

 

[uncfan in ky]

Zhaire Smith was a OAD, and he was a 3-star prospect.

Stop it !!!!! SGA is the greatest success story in the history of sports!!!!!

 

[ExitFlagger]

The fact that UK fans keep bragging about putting a top 30ish player in the nation in the NBA shows how much the OAD/Calipari era has distorted their reality.

 

[829305]

Is he the 1st 4* player to make it to the NBA?

Simple minds, bro...

 

[KYtotheCore]

Stop it !!!!! SGA is the greatest success story in the history of sports!!!!!

The fact that UK fans keep bragging about putting a top 30ish player in the nation in the NBA shows how much the OAD/Calipari era has distorted their reality.

Simple minds, bro...

 

[lurkeraspect84]

"Simple minds bro"

BTW, that guy in the gif reminds me of someone.

 

[uncfan in ky]

"Simple minds bro"

BTW, that guy in the gif reminds me of someone.

Is Marc an old boyfriend of yours?

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Is Marc an old boyfriend of yours?

No, he just used to drink my protein shakes.

 

[treyforuk]

Is Marc an old boyfriend of yours?

First Names..cool

 

[uncfan in ky]

First Names..cool

Do you have a nickname for him?

 

[uncfan in ky]

No, he just used to drink my protein shakes.

I’d believe that.

 

[treyforuk]

Do you have a nickname for him?

Well, when I ran my fingers through his hair, I called him spike...but that was just between us.

 

[uncfan in ky]

Well, when I ran my fingers through his hair, I called him spike...but that was just between us.

@lurkeraspect84 Sounds like your man has been stepping out on you.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

@lurkeraspect84 Sounds like your man has been stepping out on you.

Naw, your dad is right here.

Well, not here here, he's currently making me a sandwich and grabbing a beer. He loves the new apron I got him.

 

[uncfan in ky]

Naw, your dad is right here.

Well, not here here, he's currently making me a sandwich and grabbing a beer. He loves the new apron I got him.

That’s pretty amazing since we’re in the batting cages with my son. When he gets done pitching, I’ll tell him to hurry with your sandwich.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

That’s pretty amazing since we’re in the batting cages with my son. When he gets done pitching, I’ll tell him to hurry with your sandwich.

 

[mebeblue2]

Reddish is very similar to Knox
if he has as good a year as Knox did then Duke fans will be happy

 

[treyforuk]

I thought he was a catcher?

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Reddish is very similar to Knox
if he has as good a year as Knox did then Duke fans will be happy

The greatest thing about the McD's game was watching Reddish and Little go toe to toe on multiple successive possessions. Both were absolutely fearless and was nailing everything. It was fun to watch. I won't be surprised if he's better than the other two.

Duke is loaded with those three, but out side that who knows. Seth Greenburg and Dan Dakitch was talking today about Bolden might be the 3rd best center on the team.

 

[METALFACE5]

It’s hilarious that you guys are trying to take something away from the McD’s AA game, as well as Duke’s performance in Canada

Nova fans are at a point where we just laugh at you

 

[lurkeraspect84]

It’s hilarious that you guys are trying to take something away from the McD’s AA game, as well as Duke’s performance in Canada

Nova fans are at a point where we just laugh at you

 

[KyFaninNC]

That’s pretty amazing since we’re in the batting cages with my son. When he gets done pitching, I’ll tell him to hurry with your sandwich.

Nice way to enjoy time with your dad and son--------------------------on a dam phone.

 

[uncfan in ky]

Nice way to enjoy time with your dad and son--------------------------on a dam phone.

My Dad has a batting cage in his barn, it’s where he coached my brother & I. Those two spend anywhere from 15 to 20 hours a week in there.
I just sit back & let the Blast Sensor do its job & then compare the data.

 

[KYtotheCore]

It’s hilarious that you guys are trying to take something away from the McD’s AA game, as well as Duke’s performance in Canada

Nova fans are at a point where we just laugh at you

Do Nova fans laugh at UNC too?

 

[RR30]

It’s hilarious that you guys are trying to take something away from the McD’s AA game, as well as Duke’s performance in Canada

Nova fans are at a point where we just laugh at you

All 6 of you do, I'm sure.